GDPR

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July 3, 2024

Grindr must pay €5.65 million for GDPR breach, court rules

Grindr fined €5.65 million for sharing sensitive user data with commercial third parties.

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July 2, 2024

Lithuanian DPA publishes Recommendation on the processing of criminal record data by the employer

Recomendations provide detailed guidance to employers in Lithuania on the legal requirements and best practices for processing criminal record data of employees and job candidates.

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June 26, 2024

Court uphelds biggest GDPR fine in Latvia

Court upholds fine on SIA “Tet” for mishandling personal data in “Tet+” service, emphasizing company’s commitment to data protection under GDPR regulations.

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June 20, 2024

EDPB Elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair

EDPB elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair, emphasizing empowerment of individuals and enhancing enforcement cooperation to address emerging challenges in EU data protection.

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June 17, 2024

EU Council Approves Position on Enhanced GDPR Enforcement Rules

The EU Council has agreed on a position regarding new regulation aimed at enhancing cooperation among national data protection authorities for enforcing the GDPR.

June 17, 2024

noyb Files GDPR Complaint Against Google’s Privacy Sandbox

noyb files GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox for misleading users with hidden tracking features, raising concerns about transparency and user consent in data privacy.

June 13, 2024

LinkedIn to limit targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data

LinkedIn discontinues targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data in response to a complaint filed with the European Commission, aligning with the Digital Services Act to enhance online content governance and protect user data.

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June 10, 2024

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report

Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.

June 10, 2024

Google to Delete Users’ Location Data

Google commits to deleting users’ location data, saving it locally, reducing storage duration, and safeguarding privacy amidst increasing pressure for user protection.